I'm a nurse, so wearing vintage at work isn't an option. However, people still think of me as "the vintage girl" because I still wear my red lips and brushed out pin curls. Rock it however you can!

20 years ago I worked at a newspaper. My desk was outside the publisher's office. His secretary was a beautiful woman named Pat who dressed in her "old lady clothes" which was 50s/60s suits. She was beautiful. Hair coiffed, heels, make-up, pearls and other accessories. She stood out, because she looked beautiful and was graceful. She was always my dress goals....... So that was my professional office experience. It fits in and makes you look professional if it is done right. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

I'm a medical technician working in a hospital, and I wear my hair and make-up in a vintage style most days. I have also made some vintage inspired clothing to wear to work, like an old fashioned "nurses" dress. I have found that people are usually much more well mannered towards me.

When you think about how chic and neat vintage clothes can be (40's and 50's day wear and suits as an example) it's very odd that the average office should object to somebody wearing such clothes , unless they're smelly and look grubby; because someone dressed in corporate vintage style look more put together than in modern clothes. Most people who work in my office are very badly dressed in cheap chain stores clothes. No one wears a dress or a suit anymore. I wear a mix of clothes that I sew myself and some designers stuff to work and I've never had any issues but they've worked out that my own little obsession is clothes.

I'm a teacher who recently started dressing somewhat vintage. I started this year with wearing more vintage-y dresses and collared shirts in high waisted skirts. I keep it "modest" by all standards in the classroom and am now known for rocking a red lip. I get so much more complements than side-eyes.

I’m a lawyer and I wear vintage clothing and hair to work and I find that clients are more responsive when I dress in this manner as opposed to generic, bland office clothing.

I 'm a guy and I love edwardian women's fashion I'm doing researches to sew my first edwardian outfit ( I started historical costuming as a hobby about a year ago and i'm obsessed with the subject for nearly four years now) to dress in every once in a while when I'm at home. That little reminder at the beginning pushes me to dare and wear more historical/vintage women's outfits in my everyday life. I'm in the proce'ss of easing myself into wearing a tartan wraparound skirt (it's not even hard because everyone thinks it's a kilt ). I hope I'll get there someday

I work in a large independent fabric shop based in a Victorian mill building, and wear 'Rosie the Riveter'/landgirl type clothes for work. As I'm in a creative environment, I've never received anything but positive comments on my clothes, and the boss encourages us to wear whatever we sew.

I’m the “retro receptionist” at Carey Manufacturing and I love it and they love it! So fun! I have nothing but compliments. Sometimes people even ask to take my photo

I work at a Barnes and Noble and we have a very loose dress code so I take full advantage and basically come to work in whatever decade I am feeling for that day and work a way to wear flats or flat oxfords into it usually extremely overdressed but I don't care. I did pretty glam 1940's trouser looks the other week and the cool thing about that is a pair of white Keds-like shoes is period correct and it's good for being on my feet!

I think a huge part of vintage style is also the graceful movements, attention to detail, good manners proper language and overall elegance. If you take time to learn all of that anything vintage will just look classy which is never a bad thing.

I wear vintage style at work, in a bank setting...it’s great! Feels very working girl from olden times...my style though ranges from dressing occasionally 30’s to 1970’s...ranges depending on mood lol...the secretary style or Mad Men looks are perfect..some items are vintage, some are modern which is great to be used in a vintage style outfit 🌹been fortunate it’s been very positive and people are kind in their comments with what I do wear

I love your comment about concessions and sacrifices 🌹 : I work at a government agency and I love my job, it's rather business casual so I can't show up to work too fancy or too casual. I like vintage and goth style and only truly wear them out during the weekend, I don't feel sorry at all as I'm glad of what I do at work and know it's worth it to make my style more subtle during the week to seem more credible to the people I work with. It doesn't diminish my personality or commitment towards neither of those styles to adjust how I wear them depending of the time and occasion ; I can't imagine how someone who had actually experienced any workplace could deny that we have to tone it down sometimes and it's alright. Although in the social media world there's a big difference between outfits that get posted (when someone is looking their best), and how they really dress day to day. Oh well !

I think 1940s office wear works fine in a modern office.

What a great topic! I work in family resource/preschool. I wear pretty much what I want but keep within dress code. So nothing off the shoulder, nothing too short, nothing with my stomach exposed. But I totally wear skirt and dresses and petticoats and cardigans. Parents sometimes question but I always just say that I wear what I like. My mom told me I couldn't wear a dress Every day and oh look. She was wrong. My biggest tip is to wear what would have been acceptable within your professional at the time of your choosing. That doesn't always work but it's a good place to start.

I worked in a shop for a couple of years where it was actually specified in my contract that I had to be attired and made up in a 1950s style at all times! Which was brilliant until you’re running late for the bus and only have one cat eye done...

I found your comments about the potential of being overly sexualised very much at odds with my experience wearing vintage - I found most men suddenly started treating me like a 'lady' rather than getting handsie. Not sure if this is because we live in different continents, our age difference or the different time period we gravitate towards (30's - 40's for me!) It can be worth remembering all those little things we do to make ourselves look more vintage once we've got the basics of a wardrobe - like wearing a hat, gloves etc, making sure everything is very buttoned up & proper, rather than the relaxed way things are worn today. all those little things can make the difference between a great vintage look and modern vintage inspired look. Doing all of them in reverse for work can help make you stand out less.

I work in an office setting in a call center and I find it actually helps me work to dress vintage!! It puts me in that “Career Girl” mindset, and boosts my confidence!!!

Even Dita Von Teese don't dress vintage all the time, I already saw pictures of her gymnastic clothes.

I have to say that this might be my favorite video of yours ever... and I dont even work outside of the home! Lots of wisdom in trying to articulate that difficult balance between self expression and safety/sensitivity to different environments. I absolutely LOVED your comments about the "Do you wear vintage full time?" question!!! Yes! Dita has won that competition, so lets just give it up. I used to dress vintage full time and over the last year have been interested in trying out a different look on occasion.. I refer to it as my "aging hippy" garb. Ha! But whether I look like an aging hippy, or my usual 1940s granny, I am still passionate bout vintage and history. I refuse to feel less than.

My mom graduated from high school in 1940. She was an average middle class girl. She went right to work as receptionist for an insurance company. After a year of that she moved up to the front desk at a large regional Bell Telephone office. She wore tailored dresses, well cut suits with lovely blouses. To and from work she wore a coat right for the season, hat and gloves, and matching handbag and pumps. She wore her hair up or down. When it was down, her hair was up off her shoulders in soft curls. Her hemlines were just below the knee. I think her workwear still would be appropriate now in a corporate or law office. Gloria

Skirts and a blouse or knit tops work everywhere, I write political policy and attend a lot of hoity toity events and formal business things. No one blinks an eye. I keep it subdued , no pettycoats but pleated skirts get me loads of compliments from other women. Just throw a blaizer over the top if you want to be more businesslike. I wear my hair up, makeup simple.

I work at ah automotive training school and wear vintage or vintage inspired almost all the time. My coworkers are so use to it now, they are more concerned on the days when I don't have my 'vintage on'. It has helped with my students as well, because they take me more seriously. Go figure!

If all else fails, you can pretend you're a spy, disguised in normal clothing to blend in. Kidding, but that's what came to my mind.

I work in a community clinic, and choose vintage clothes with conservative cuts. That said, the prints are joyous and unique as my figure mainly fits 60s and 70's clothes. I'm considering more loose wiggle dresses, but with a cardie or blazer. I get a lot of notice as people in regional Australia don't tend to dress differently.

This sounds like good advice to me. I am retired but I have always dressed in a classic style. I am always dressed up more than others even when I am dressed casual. I love vintage and don’t have many vintage clothes. Hopefully I will acquire more.I wear scarves and vintage jewelry brooches and accessories, handbags.I don’t want to stand out or dress inappropriately for my situation but now that I am older, old, I wear what I want and I’m not concerned with what others think. Most people dress sloppy and I would never dress like them. I love fashion and style but don’t care much for trends. I think a person should dress in a manner that makes them feel good. I dress up for Church and wear vintage there without looking out of place. I love your hair and makeup in this video.

This is a great video! I don't have a lot of issues regarding the way I dress at work, because my workplace is really casual and also I'm just trying to dress like 50s/60s Elvis as often as possible. I get more compliments than anything else, but honestly I look really really gay, so I don't get comments from random men very often. I agree that there can be a stigma around women who dress in a feminine vintage style. Most women seem to do it for themselves because they want to, but I notice men thinking those women are dressing to impress them. Clothing is such a cool way to express ourselves, but it is also so complicated in regards to gender and society and the complex thoughts regarding wtf men are even doing in life. Tl;dr: Bro she isn't into you, she just really really likes moire silk.

This was a great video. Covered everything and what to be cautious about. Cute eyelashes, they make your eyes look big and 10hrs awake. ♥️

3 years and a pandemic later: i work in an insurance office that is really laid back and i already stood out for wearing skirts/dresses 90% of the time, even though jeans and sneakers are perfectly acceptable options - i am about to start transitioning my one day a week office look more vintage-inspired (longer skirts, longer sleeves, etc) and im not sure anyone will notice lol, but i think im going to put together a few sets of combinations to wear both under my workwear and as my 4 days work from home wear. i already wear heels to work whenever im in the office, it helps put me in that Working Mode that insurance needs (its a Very Boring Job lol)

This is a lot of good advice. I currently do "soft vintage" but I'm seeing more that's leaning true vintage. When work picks back up again, I'm grateful to be in a creative environment where it will be well received!

I am probably older than most of your viewers (50s). I have chin length hair and usually wear barely there make up. Secretly I love make up and own lots of different shades of lipsticks. I have been wanting to change to a more vintage style (wish I had done this years ago). I am very new at this and find your suggestions encouraging. I work at a government office and have been considering the 1930s, 40s and madmen era outfits. There are some current work styles I like and don't know why I'm not wearing them either. The office culture is business casual and mostly everyone, except the top dog and 2 coworkers, dress very casual. I fell into that route and have never liked it. I just went with it. I don't want to do this any longer and wish to dress the way I have always wanted. I have just recently began to search for pieces. I just subscribed and look forward to more videos. Thank you for making this video.

Great video. My work wear is inspired by land girls, the riveters and such. It works great and I have learned to live with the comments and questions. I love the comments about being vintage enough when not wearing vintage all the time. Its a weird contest some people force the rest of us into, I certainly dont want to take part in it.

When I worked a desk job, I constructed my entire work wardrobe wardrobe around one simple thing: "Can this be worn with cowboy boots?" They also had a "no denim" policy so...cargo pants aren't jeans :P The boss didn't mind as long as I didn't bring actual horse crap into the office on said boots (I would go ride my pony after work a couple times a week so I just wore the same boots)

Great topic Bianca, and I love how articulately you addressed it, with thoughtfulness and grace. I used to wear vintage dresses very often in my 20s especially when going out in evenings or during the day when meeting with friends, not that much at uni but more for practical reasons and because I also still love a modern jeans-rugged motorcyclish look as well, (but it may be a tiny bit 50s thinking about it now), together with dressed and suits and updos and pearls...since I started working and other personal issues, and weight gain etc I started "hiding" with my clothing between trying to be professional and just trying to survive and not having much will to dress up....today I am in a very slow long process of gradually getting back to my old true self, with the twist of more maturity....still figuring things out...I work in a helping profession so I could technically wear what I want "creatively" as long as it is not "sexy" too revealing, too tight, etc, which is true also for modern clothes of course...but I struggle a bit in finding what is a right balance. I go vintage with my eyeglasses though and wear pearls almost every day and a chignon! 💜

A really balanced and helpful view

I love the landgirl/rockabilly look for my job because I work in a paint store. My manager is okay with me rocking the brows eyeliner and red lip. I slowly eased my managers in by doing my eyeliner first. Then I added eyeshadow, and a nice silky scarf for tying my hair. I've never gotten funny looks or been told to not dress that way. I just need some highwaisted loose trouser pants

On the TV show “The Closer,” star Kyra Sedgwick often wore 1940s suit jackets (and sometimes full skirt suits) by Irene Lentz and Lilli Ann. Her makeup was very natural and her hair not obviously styled - she looked great. This might be a way to ease into vintage style at work. EDIT: Oh, you mentioned this transitional stage at 14:27 : )

I like your bits 'n' pieces in the background. You have an artistiic eye. Your "stuff" is well placed and colourful. Nice. Thanks for mentioning those movies - I have not heard of some of them. I love old black and white British films from the 1930's /40's. The fashion is less sexy and more proper, lady like. Lots of tartan and knitted suits, mid calf hem lines, ruffled high necklines with a small bow or pearl button kind of styling. The fashion is understated but very detailed. Thanks for the vid - I really do appreciate all the info you pack in to it. Looking forward to the next one.

I have to say I’m transitioning into vintage and my coworkers love it are so sweet and supportive and complement me. It’s a very casual office so it’s really more that I stick out because I’m a lot more dress up than everyone else. Maybe it helps that I work in a largely female office and part of our corporate culture is being very inclusive and non judgment.

This was such a fun video! You’re so right about trying to find that balance between expressing yourself but also making sacrifices for your workplace dress code. I work from home but have a part-time job in retail and honestly, I can really only dress vintage on weekends and you know, it’s so worth to “save” my vintage looks for when I can devote the time to it and know they will be appreciated and not discouraged.

As far as wearing different styles to work the office culture is going to be the prime decision maker. That being said, sometimes it's not whether you win or lose, it's how many pages you made them add to the employee handbook.

In my working days I wore suits, and absolutely love the look of suits. At one time had many suits, a few dresses and slacks. The only challenge was the cost of the Dry Cleaner bill! That which you have on appeals to me. Reminds me of some of the dresses I once wore. I own a few pieces of vintage brooches.

I have been so surprised how easy adding 40's styles to my work attire has been. I have an science/regulator job where I have to be professional in an office but also have to be ready to go outdoors at a moment's notice. My boss (who is older, nearing retirement) told me she really likes the was I wear my hair (brushed out curls). I think the military-inspired cuts of the era really work well for the odd dichotomy of my job. I feel like I' not wearing a costume while gaining a sense of personal style. Also in a job like this, where I have to collaborate with all sorts of people around the state and the country, it actually helps to stand out just a bit, in the right way, so people remember me.

I work in a high end antique jewlers and wear smart 1940s skirt suits/blouses and it works really well

I'm an archivist in an academic library. Vintage fits right in.

For corporate many are buyers, advertising, HR, compliance, etc. If your job can be appropriately done in it, most corporate office positions work well with vintage.

Your make up looks immaculate! I don’t necessarily wear vintage but I enjoy your channel and your sense of humour. Thank you so much !

Enjoyed your tips on Vintage Style at work. Great outfit you're wearing. Very put together. Love the touch of green at the neckline. Wearing Vintage Style in a corporate setting is very tricky. You don't want to attract unnecessary attention to yourself. The idea of a "touch of vintage" - brooch, earrings - is perfect and is understated. It then becomes your signature and helps you to stand out without being obnoxious about it.

I’m disabled and can’t work. I spend a lot of my time in bed, and therefore, I wear a lot of nighties. Now, I am hoping to go the Jessica Kellgren Fozard route and get me some vintage style nightwear, so I feel pretty even when I’m stuck in bed, unable to move. But, actual vintage nighties are both extremely expensive and just not available in my size. So my plan is to slowly find vintage style nightie patterns (or make my own) and slowly sew up my own nightie wardrobe, bit by bit. I know it’s not something most would bother with, but I think for me, it would be nice to have that ability to wear even a bit of vintage even on the days that I can’t leave my bed. I’m thinking it would be good for my mental health. So that’s my plan. Also, I rarely leave the house, and I don’t really have the energy to doll myself up just to sit in my wheelchair for an hour or so. When I do leave the house, I do try to make an effort (not always possible). Or, when I’m taking a picture for taking the bin out, now that a lot of people are experiencing my normal “never leave the house” lifestyle. (Seriously, the Bin outing Facebook page is hilarious and I highly recommend it).

"crazy vintage - GREAT VINTAGE" 😂 YES! I love your advice. Assess your environment and adapt to the vibe as required and try to be your fabulous vintage self!

Simple 40s hair that isnt too big is generally considered neat and professional, if a little eccentric. Really big pinup style victory rolls again give that "alt" or "sexy" vibe, which some people find un professional. But i often wear my fringe and the front of my hair in small rolls or poodle curls and the back curls in a snood and always get compliments . (I work at a casual state government office, clean jeans are considered usual for every day.)

I worked in a bank while vintage anf it wasn't a problem. The biggest thing was that I was more formal than everyone. Our bank had "denim fridays" and I owned not a single pair of jeans so I would just wear my navy skirt and they were fine with that. I stopped doing vintage for a while after my divirce and now im building up again. Im a receptionist so im going with secretary looks lol

I work in a bank office setting and am usually just happy to sneak in a vintage piece or detail in my outfit. Like today I’m wearing a 1970s powder blue houndstooth jacket with my white skinny pants and yellow blouse. I’m not awake enough to do my hair in the morning but occasionally I curl it at night and go with it styled. Rare occasions since my evenings are usually spent getting my son ready for the next day instead of myself. It would be great to have the time to dress out all the time but I’m not waking up at 5 for it.

Excellent & informative video! I do “incorporate “ vintage style into my “work” attire each day I work for a doctor’s group & my office is usually always opened to the public that comes in. It’s “my style” and I have no qualms about it! LOL what can I say as you I LOVE vintage!❤️

Tailoring allows for some formal vintage silhouettes, especially menswear. I have some pieces that belonged to my grandfather that are still so elegant. Also, accessories are so adaptable and a pair of shoes, hair ribbon or necklace can be a nod to those in the know and otherwise just fly under the radar.

I work in an office at a tech company. I completed my first walking skirt last January and honestly, no one comments on it. As I complete more garments, I'll be one step further to a complete outfit. I'm not sure what the reaction will be then, but I guess I'll find out.

You always do helpful videos. I am a social worker and trying to figure out how to “do my vintage” at work

I'm a new subbie here! Im starting s new job next week this was soo helpful thank you!!

I’m looking to get into vintage fashion , somewhere between a WW1 and the www2 land girl style , as I work in a greenhouse and farm situation

Hey chica! You look fabulous, as ever! I 100% agree with having the confidence to rock whatever you wear. Once you can 'own' your look, any negative or nasty comments will not matter a jot!!! I always get looks when out & about but to be honest, I rarely notice the 'open-mouthed' Joe public with said contortion.....It's usually the friend I'm out with that nudges me in the ribs to inform me!! Feeling confident & wearing vintage in the workplace can be so much fun too....Who wants to dress the same as everybody else anyway??Xxx

I want to become a teacher but also want to dress vintage and one of my biggest fears is being seen as “sexy”, so thank you so much for this video it really helped me a lot ❤️❤️

Beautiful makeup!

You always look so gorgeous! I am very blessed to work in a law firm that allows a LOT of individuality and they don't trip off pretty much anything people wear (within reason). It's one of the things that has helped me to decide to wear more vintage inspired items on the daily. I love your videos!

This is my very favorite type of Closet Historian topic :)

In my job 6+ years, I work at a dot com, not customer facing at all. But I did start out from the date of hire dressing in vintage (though more "retro"/pinup than genuine vintage), and I did get comments on it. Most were approving of my dedication; a few mentioned I would get tired of putting in so much effort, and I kind of scoffed, and it probably strengthened my resolve as well. But I eventually did go on a minimalist/capsule wardrobe kick and decided to reserve my "fun clothes" for weekends. Now I have a 5 mo baby and zero energy for hair and makeup, so my ensembles can make me look more um... frumpy than anything else. 😅 I need to sew up some new pieces so I'll be more motivated to glam it up, even low-key.

I wish I'd heard your advice of "it's okay to change your style of someone at work is being creepy at you". I used to work in research, and we moved from a university site to a corporate site, so I tried to dress more corporate instead of looking like a student and just... One guy made a habit of asking me EVERY DAY why I chose to wear something. And a woman in my group was generally very patronising about my efforts. And it was just horrible, and after two months I just went back to jeans and a t-shirt and felt like I couldn't cut it in corporate style. (Also, thanks for your disclaimer at the start! I've read so many "what to wear to a corporate interview" articles that were written by people in very artsy, stylish offices (and were probably written for those jobs, but were rebranded by the site editor). So it was nice that you were upfront about what kind of workplaces you had personal experience with, and what kind of workplaces you were giving style advice for.

Im a social worker and at the moment Im working in a Hospital. Because we do have a lot of male clients its hard for me to find the "right" Balance. So I have to wear a Red lip and dresses in my freetime.

Good advice for those that want to express themselves with their clothing. Art is Art. Love it all.

I work in a huge insurance office and we have a “dress for your day” policy. My boss wears a sweatshirt and jeans when she has no client meetings. As a vintage/repro wearing gal, I can honestly say I dress way more professional and neatly than 90% of my coworkers, because a cute dress and cardigan always beats sweatpants. So no one really cares because I look neat and professional. As long as it’s not too sexy or revealing obviously. And yes I get people saying I’m “pinup” or “rockabilly” because I guess that’s the association they make with that style of dress.

I have recently done until your shift, from a CNA to a cosmetologist. So I get to where the vintage style again soon and I’m super excited but for now because of the school requirements I’m stuck only wearing black but even then it still looks really cute and put together and I love that because sometimes when I feel like being lazy and just get a T-shirt high waisted pants and a pair of flats I’m good

I wear a light vintage style to work. Tends to be a bit more 40's with high waisted skirts and pants, blouses, vests etc. It works really well. I also do formal friday's where I do something a little more dressy. Once I even did a huge piano circle skirt with floofy petticoat and heels. It was a lot of fun. But my colleagues expect me to do something with a bit more flair on a Friday. Winged eyeliner is a go-to for almost everyday. I don't often wear red lippy as it's hard to maintain when I talk so much (I'm in sales and do site meetings on building sites). I've found that 40s style menswear is great for site meetings and inspections. Practical AND stylish! This is a fantastic topic and I'm glad we're talking about it!! :)

I would love to wear vintage all the time but alas.. I work in a very busy kitchen lolol but man you should see my coworkers reactions when I come in to eat on my day off xD double takes left and right

I hate the contest too! I dont wear vintage hair ( Im lazy) but I like vintage pieces. I also like more modest styles. Thank you for this video . I really enjoyed it alot.

A sneaky concession is a more vintage style underwear. Even if it’s only your knickers! You can wear it in the knowledge you are being true to your vintage self!

I am a teacher. I teach History to boys and girls aged between 12 and 17 and I wear vintage style (reproductions) to work not very long ago, more or less from september (the beginning of the course), not everyday, because sometimes I like to wear denim, for instance. But my experience is being very pleasant: the other teachers are always keeping an eye on what kind of outfit I wear that day... and the children... Oh, the children! The biggest ones use to talk about how beautiful I am (I know it because some of them told me...), AND I AM A 44 YEARS OLD OVERWEIGHTED LADY. The girls use to ask me about the era of my outfit, and the little ones (6-7 years old, who I obviously don't have in my class, but who see me everyday at the playground) call me "the Princess", and they wait for me at the stairs to give me a hug and a kiss and see my dresses (my vintage style coat has them specially fascinated). There is a dressing code at the school (not too short skirts or trousers, not showing the underwear...) but I don't find complicated to follow it with my style. (Excuse me for my English... I'm from Spain and It isn't good enough... But I'm improving watching videos as yours...)

I love your disclaimer. I am WFH but love vintage looks. I vow to rock this a bit more.

This was so interesting, thoughtful and insightful. Thank you, lovely!

So many of the tips you addressed work for all manner of clothing self-expression--not just vintage. I have been an adjunct professor for 14 years, and for the first 5-7 years of my career, I wore pencil skirts, blouses, heels, and full make-up/hair and attracted generally negative attention from my mostly-female colleagues as the dress code (English department) seems to be somewhere been "hippie casual" and "just rolled out of bed." I dressed better than most people who worked in administration, and that was looked down upon. Unfortunately, many of those same colleagues still ostracize me because of some perceived-attitude due to my clothing . . . but it has gotten better with my wardrobe change . . . Between life getting busy and having little ones, I still wear a tunic/blouse, skinny dark-wash jeans, blazer, heels, and full make-up/hair to work. It's my "coming down" from looking so dressy. I am still the best-dressed person in my department, but I guess it's my compromise and, frankly, it's just easier in the October-March icky Chicago weather. :-) I do pull out my nod-to-vintage attire August/September and April/May . . . or whenever it finally gets a bit warmer.

I loved hearing your nature and very well thought out advice. I work in an office setting and mix in vintage pieces mainly with accessories. I think many people in my city associate vintage clothing or accessories with hipster instead of pin-up, however make-up and hair is probably still associated with pin-up. Thanks for sharing all this advice!

Love the advice! I work in a corporate setting and we can wear pretty much whatever we want. Just no pjs or workout wear.

😅😅😅😅yes, avoid corporate like the plague!!!! I'm in corporate (engineering and development field) and gradually started vintage style at work/ home... not to keep folks from asking questions, but for myself in general. Luckily I've not had a bad experience with folks reacting to my "look". But I do get comments from ladies in the restrooms sometimes😅😅😅😅... they'll catch me at the sink and give compliments or ask where I got my shoes (royal vintage😀😀😀) or skirt or something. I'm darn near 40yrs old; I could care less if someone likes my style of dress...but I do realize I'm lucky to have not experienced stupid in regards to comments about my style.

Thank you for your thoughts and down to earth commentary. 😂😂

I've found that my wearing vintage may not be a problem in part because I'm younger than most in the office, because my job is working at a start-up and I've been wearing vintage since day 1! I get lots of compliments and one of my coworkers says that I looks like if Technicolor came to life; "High definition color", he says. Best compliment ever! I was so worried entering the "corporate world" that I would be forced to give up on my love of vintage and using my creativity on a daily basis. So thankful that that wasn't the case, and I hope it can be like that for more people in the future!

I wear vintage (and lots of wacky stuff) to work but I work at an independent creative agency so no one minds. I used to work at a university and I liked wearing vintage but it had to be more serious so I didn't look like a student. I find it actually great because it makes you quite memorable - everyone always remembers meeting me at networking events or conferences! Also I work in IT being a woman who wears makeup is pretty unusual.

Terrific video! I now work mostly for home, but I do fashion era presentations, where I get to "dress the part." When I taught full time, I did wear some vintage, but I had to be practical, due to the unpredictable weather in New England coupled with a long walk from the train station to my work. For that reason, I often wore 1940s jackets with more modern skirts or trousers. Thanks for sharing the challenges of expressing our authentic selves!

Hair is a pretty major one. I don't really dress anywhere near true vintage at work, but heaps of people think I always dressed up in vintage because I have a short curly bob. Do with your hair what suits your style etc., but it is a seriously easy short cut to [people thinking you have] that #vintageglamlife.

My dream job is anything creative where I could where coveralls, like professional printmaker or furniture maker... which makes me think I would love to see you do a refashion or from scratch Rosie the Riveter coverall. That would be amazing!

Very well said! I wear 1940s utility wear and UK everyday and office wear to a corporate office. Red lipstick rules and sometimes I get a side look at the slight sexier result from a better-suited cut of suit or dress, but generally try to keep it as professional as possible. No issues so far, but I did ease into it and some days, my reproduction dresses are hidden by business jackets, thus look like modern-day ones, unless I take my jacket off.

Your personality is amazing! You make me giggle quite a bit...

I work in a business casual office. I'm a trainer (among other things) and I wear mostly vintage inspired clothes to work. I'm plus size, rarely wear pants, wore red lipstick every day for over a year, often set my hair, and pretty much always wear bows in my hair and it is absolutely fine. I get tons of compliments on my clothes, hair, and accessories. I have people who want to see my outfit every day. I did have a higher up co worker who was kinda creepy. Wearing high waisted skirts is flattering for my body and it does accentuate my larger bust. He made some comments that seemed complimentary but gave me the heeby jeebies. I stayed away from him but was relieved when he was fired. Everyone else has been very positive. I work with new hires and I think my vintage style (and fabulous personality!) breaks the ice and puts them at ease.

My vintage work style is very English country housewife goes shopping - wool skirts, long sleeve blouses, jacket or cardie and sensible shoes. I have long hair that I always wear up. No one has ever accused me of being sexy, thank goodness

I work at a Boys and Girls Club. I have to wear a shirt with our logo. I will usually wear a vintage or vintage style skirt or pants with shoes (it depends on what we have planned with the kiddos that day).

I'm struggling in the "just showing up as vintage" zone. And also I'm lazy. The struggle is real.

Really enjoyed watching this video. You touched on plenty of very different topics in a mature way and it was good of you to bring them up. I like vintage style but I don’t personally wear it myself. In the office I like to wear pants and a lot of my business pants are those lowish waisted ones. I hope that I can try make some high waisted vintage inspired pants to add to my work wardrobe and incorporate vintage that way.

You are such a dear person. I am thrilled that I found you on KZfaq!

In retail i mostly wore uniforms; one only had a blouse so i could do a lot more. For my new job i still have to figure out how I’m going to work around the full uniform. Blouse, pants and shoes! Luckily there not stern at all, as long as I’m safe and continue to do my job well

I started dressing vintage a couple years ago while at my current job. Being the receptionist lots of people saw me and lots of people stopped to question it. It was a little weird. I dress "normal" while at work now but wish it was an easier transition.

Loved the post. I work at a university (in the legal firm) and am starting to wear more vintage clothing (I wore pretty classic items beforehand so won't be a huge stretch). My motto now is "What would Joan wear?" - Joan from Mad Men, as not only do i really love her late 50s style, we actually have identical measurements, although she's a bit taller than me. It really helps me get a visual idea of what works on my body.

For my day job, I do accounting. I wear Edwardian and Medieval and no one cares once they know me.

I have to wear a uniform to work...which I am proud to wear as it is a symbol that is recognizable across the country...no not military.... This year I'm going to see if my job location is comfortable with me wearing the pencil skirt that is actually one of the uniform options if job appropriate. A couple victory rolls and a red lip and wah-la I'll have made my uniform vintage-y!!😄